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Sunday, May 10, 2026

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Voting underway in contested SG election

The two candidates vying for the Student Government’s top spot are hoping to put an end to the contention and personal rivalries that have hampered the organization’s efforts over the past year. This week, students will decide between two competing visions for SG represented by James Scott, a current senator and former president, and Mark

James Scott and April Parsons: ‘Provide student services’

Student Government doesn’t create campus culture, said SG presidential candidate James Scott. Rather, Scott and his vice presidential running mate April Parsons say SG should provide the services students need to create that culture for themselves. “We should provide the services, and provide the voice and the representation,” he said. The SG president should devote

SG Senate: Hebert out, Parsons takes over

Discontent that had been growing for weeks in Student Government’s legislative branch culminated in an email from Sen. Jericka Knox to the Senate on Wednesday afternoon, calling for Senate President Cory Hebert to resign from his position or face a vote of confidence. “Not until now have I felt that leadership (specifically your position) has